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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.60, 14,015.40 and 3,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.60, 14,015.40 and 3,187.60 is: 4,781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.60 : 14,015.40 = 3,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.60/14,015.40 = 3,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.60x = 14,015.40 × 3,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.60x = 44,675,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,675,489.04/9,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.40

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